Knowledge base · Alerts and sightings
Reading a DroneDingo alert
A plain-English guide to identity, distance, bearing, height, signal and operator information.
Begin with status
Check whether the event is an identified aircraft or suspected activity. This determines which other details can reasonably be available.
Distance and bearing
These help describe where activity sits relative to the monitoring point. They are context, not survey-grade measurements.
Flight information
Where broadcast, DroneDingo can show height, speed, heading and an observed path. Operator information appears only when available.
Signal information
For suspected activity, changes in signal strength and duration may still help show whether the event was brief, recurring or approaching.
How to use this guide
Apply the guidance to the actual property rather than treating it as a universal rule. Terrain, buildings, aircraft behaviour, operational routines and local conditions all affect the result.
Keep identified and suspected activity separate
An identified aircraft can provide usable broadcast identity and flight information. Suspected activity is an unknown signal consistent with possible drone operation and may provide no telemetry. Never treat the second as though it were the first.
Build context around the event
Compare the detection with expected contractors, workers, neighbouring activity, cameras, gates and operational records. A detection cannot determine intent, but an accurate timeline can help explain what happened and direct attention to the right evidence.
Respond responsibly
Do not jam, disable, pursue or attempt to take control of an aircraft. Preserve relevant information and contact the appropriate authority where activity appears unsafe or connected with an offence.
Need help with your property?
DroneDingo customers can open a support ticket with the property layout, installation questions and relevant observations so advice remains attached to their account.